Virginia (Minnesota) Travel Guide
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Virginia is a city in Minnesota.
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Understand
Virginia, "The Queen City of the North," is located in St. Louis County on Minnesota's Mesabi Iron Range. Recently, Virginia gained notoriety as the city in which the movie "North Country" was filmed.
Get in
Take I-35 North from Duluth and Minneapolis.
Take 169 South from International Falls.
Get around
See
The Loon In the summer, Virginia sets a large fiberglass loon (Minnesota's state bird) afloat on Silver Lake, in the middle of town.
Mineview in the Sky A scenic overlook that features a huge mining truck, a visitor's center and gift shop, and a playground. The Mineview offers a view on the entire city.
Do
Land of the Loon A festival held in Olcott Park the third week of June, the Land of the Loon features a parade, ethnic foods and dancing, and an arts and crafts fair.
Buy
Natural Harvest Co-Op Incorporated This popular co-op sells organic, locally-grown and health food. 505 3rd St N
Eat
La Cocina & Cantina A great, reasonably-priced Mexican restaurant on Chestnut Street.
Drink
Flaimer's Bar [1] 127 Chestnut St
Sawmill Saloon [2]
Rainy Lake Saloon & Deli 209 Chestnut St
Sleep
Coates Plaza 502 Chestnut St
Get out
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